Kishwaukee College is committed to providing resources for students in all life aspects to ensure basic needs are available that lead to success in the classroom. The following resources help students obtain food benefits from local partners, including the College.
Kody's Cupboard was started in 2019 by the College staff and Board of Trustees to provide supplemental resources to alleviate hunger and meet basic needs for the Kishwaukee College campus community.
For the Spring 2021 semester Kody’s Cupboard will offer curbside pick only on Tuesday from 9 am-2 pm at the Student Center Drive in front of Door 6. Orders must be submitted by Monday at 12:00 pm. Orders placed after 12:00 pm will not be available until the following week, unless notified otherwise.
If you are interested in receiving food or other essentials from Kody's Cupboard, but are unable to attend the pick up or have transportation challenges, please email studentlife@kish.edu so we can explore other options.
Current Kishwaukee College students and students enrolled in GED and ESL classes.
Non-perishable food items and feminine hygiene product are available.
To place an order for Kody's Cupboard, please fill out our Curbside Pick-up online form to complete your request.
We accept cash or check donations. They can be made out to the Kishwaukee College Foundation.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off daily to the Student Involvement Office (C1120).
My Express Pantry
My Express Pantry provides a free online shopping guide for groceries in the DeKalb and North Chicago areas.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program IL Department of Human Services
SNAP (food stamps) is a food assistance program that helps low-income people buy food. Benefits can be used to purchase food items at grocery stores and convenience stores. Benefits are put on a LINK card. Your SNAP unit size is anyone you buy and prepare food with, it does not have to include everyone you live with.
The US Department of Education (Ed) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to extend SNAP Benefits to qualified students.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
Eligible students can apply for benefits online at, https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/, or contact your local office for more information.
DeKalb County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1629 Afton Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 895-8667
TTY: (866) 322-8423
Fax: (815) 895-8679
Ogle County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1001 Pines Rd
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-2166
TTY: (866) 323-4144
Fax: (815) 732-4223
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